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Aviation
Hubs Report
 The
Asia Miles Travel Reward Programme announced the
addition of another important partner, Asiana
Airlines, based in Korea and one of the fastest
growing international airlines.
PATA's Strategic Information
Centre announces the release of its latest
specialist report, The Development and Future of
Aviation Hubs in Asia. The 80-page report,
researched and written by Mr. James P. Reinnoldt of
Axess Asia, describes and analyses the rise of hub
phenomena and looks at who benefits, who loses,
best case examples of aviation hubs, the impact of
aviation technology on hub strategy and the drivers
and barriers behind future growth of hubs in
Asia.
"The study aims to be a
one-stop reference manual on the subject and should
be of great use to airline strategists, investors,
national tourism organisations and academic
institutions," says Mr. Reinnoldt.
In the report the author
analyses why three airports in Asia seem best
placed to be "Winners of the Hub Game." He also
warns: "The one key factor that is still missing
among the markets of Asia, however, is the
deregulation of airline competition, routes,
capacity and pricing. Until this happens,
intra-regional aviation growth will lag that of the
markets that have lifted these government controls
and have enjoyed strong growth in passenger and
freight movements."
The Development and
Future of Aviation Hubs in Asia is being
published at a time when the battle of the hubs is
raging across Asia. Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong have
recently opened high-tech airports. Seoul will open
its new aviation hub within two years. Bangkok has
big plans. Singapore is already established.
However, the picture is complicated by changing
technology giving aircraft longer
ranges.
Mr. Reinnoldt says: "New
aviation routes and longer range aircraft, for
example, may very well make an airport obsolete as
a key gateway or regional hub. At the same time,
similar advances might actually strengthen an
airport's position as a hub."
The Development and Future
of Aviation Hubs in Asia costs US $100 for PATA
members and US$250 for non-members. To order a copy
please contact Ms. Khanitha "Pook " Jarukirati at
pook@pata.th.com, fax (66-2) 658-2010 or order
online at www.pata.org.
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